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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.25, 1,175.03 and 475.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.25, 1,175.03 and 475.14 is: 711.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.25 : 1,175.03 = 475.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.25/1,175.03 = 475.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.25x = 1,175.03 × 475.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.25x = 558,301.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,301.38/784.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.90

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